Program Details
Become a certified special education teacher with this online special education degree. This program is designed for those who hold bachelor’s degrees and a current teaching license. Providing in-depth knowledge within the K-12 specialization area, the goal of this degree is to ensure graduates are well-prepared teachers and leaders who support youths with disabilities in educational settings. Learn to create a classroom that offers a positive learning environment, promoting belonging, mastery, generosity, and independence.
The liberal arts curriculum features such courses as:
- Functional Behavior Assessments and Interventions
- Research Methods in Behavior Analysis
- Management & Supervision for Behavior Analysts
- Concepts and Principles of Behavior Analysis
- Professional Ethics for Behavior Analysts
Graduates are ready to take the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA) examination.
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100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Augustana University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- Requires a current teaching license
- Offered in collaboration with other continuing education organizations